BAN vs SL 1st Test Commentary - Chattogram (15 May 2022)

On middle, defended. 

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

 On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge. He has nothing to worry oabout it.

 On a length and on off, this is defended out.

Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.

Goes fuller and on middle, this is defended out. Ohh its a no ball.

Goes fuller and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal cuts it towards point.

On middle, this is eased towards covers for one.

on middle, blocked.

 Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

 FOUR! On middle, Dinesh Chandimal makes room for himself and punches it through covers for a boundary.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards covers for one.

On a good length and on off, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards mid-wicket. A couple of runs taken.

 FOUR! On middle, Niroshan Dickwella slog sweeps it through deep square leg for a boundary.

on middle, this is blocked.

Fuller and outside off, this is eased towards mid-wicket for one.

 Tossed up on leg, this is flicked towards short leg.

 On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

 Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

On a length and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.

On off this is eased towards covers.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend it but misses and is caught behind. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. Bangladesh takes a review. Ultra edge shows that there was a clear gap between the bat and the ball. Not out.

On middle, this is defended towards short leg.

SIX! Dinesh Chandimal with some entertainment. Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and lofts it over long on for a maximum.

On off, this eased towards covers. Niroshan Dickwella wanted a single but Dinesh Chandimal sent him back.

FOUR! This is a gift from Taijul Islam. A wide full toss, Dinesh Chandimal slaps it through point for a boundary. A new ball taken and Dinesh Chandimal starts it with a boundary.

On middle, blocked.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked again.

Similar to the last delivery, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

on a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks this one out.

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal defends it towards silly point.

 Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

  On a length and on middle, this is eased towards covers.

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it towards covers and rotates the strike.

Goes fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off and gets a single.

 On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

 Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella this time sweeps it towards backward square leg.

On middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

Fifty up for Niroshan Dickwella. This is his 20th test fifty. On off, this is pushed towards coves for a easy single. 

On middle, this is punched towards covers for one.

Tossed up on leg, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards square leg for one.

 On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

 Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

Loopy one on middle, this is cut towards point.

On off, this is eased towards mid on.

Tossed up on middle, Niroshan Dickwella defends it towards silly point.

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella pushes it back towards Nayeem Hasan.

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella defends it again towards the bowler.

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it towards covers and gets a single. Niroshan Dickwella on 49 now.

 Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

On a length and on off, Dinesh Chandimal leans forward and pushes it towards long off for one.

Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards square leg for one. Niroshan Dickwella on 48 now.

On off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and defends it out.

Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.

Goes fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and drives it towards covers. He wanted a run but Niroshan Dickwella sends him back.

Tossed up outside off, Niroshan Dickwella leans back and pushes it towards covers. He gets a couple of runs. Niroshan Dickwella on 46 now.

On middle, this is flicked towards squre leg for one.

On middle, this is pushed towards long on for one.

On off, blocked out.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards Nayeem Hasan.

Fuller and outside off, this is driven towards covers.

Fuller, on middle and leg. Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it to fine leg for a brace.

Fuller, on off. Dickwella taps it back to the bowler.

In the air...safe! It is looped up, full and on off. Niroshan Dickwella goes for the sweep yet again but it flies off the top-edge to deep square leg. It lands safely and the batters take one.

Floated and full, on off. Dinesh Chandimal defends it out watchfully.

Full, outside off. Chandimal defends it out.

Flighted and outside off, blocked out.

Tossed up on off, blocked. 

Floats it up on off, Chandimal pushes it to covers. 

Flighted and on off, Chandimal works it to mid-wicket. 

On off, defended. 

On off, this is worked to mid-wicket. 

Flighted delivery on off, Chandimal works it to mid-wicket. 

Well timed again! Shorter and on off, Dickwella stands tall and guides it to point. 

FOUR! A really good shot there! Trademark Dickwella. He plays these cheeky shots so well. Short and on middle, right at the end, Dickwella guides it over the keeper and into the third man fence. 

Good length and on off, Dickwella pushes it to covers. 

FOUR! Short and outside off, this is cut down to third man for a boundary. 

Angled into the pads, Dickwella works it towards square leg. 

On off, defended. 

Fires it into the pads, Chandimal looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. 

Shorter and on off, Chandimal pushes it to covers. 

Flighted ball around off, Chandimal strokes it to covers. 

Floats it up on off, Chandimal is solid in defense. 

Slower through the air this time, it lands on off and turns back in. Chandimal works it to square leg. 

Yet another maiden then for Bangladesh! On off, it is stroked on the off side. 

Nicely timed but for no runs! Shorter and on off, this is guided to point. 

Slightly fuller and on off, Dickwella plays it back to the bowler. 

Good length and on off, kept out. 

Back of a length and on off, Dickwella stands tall and guides it to point. 

Yet again angles this into the off pole, Dickwella pushes it to covers. 

Makes the batter play again as this is bowled on middle. Dickwella plays it to mid on. A maiden by Khaled. 

On the pads, Dickwella sweeps it to short fine leg. 

Tossed up on off, defended. 

Flatter and on off, this is pushed to covers. 

The sweep comes on yet again but Dickwella can't beat the fielder at short fine leg. 

On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. 

Angled into the pads, Chandimal works it to square leg. 

Starts off with a length ball around off, this is pushed to covers. 

Back of a length and on off, Chandimal strokes it to mid on. 

FOUR! CRACKED AWAY! Chandimal feeds on such deliveries. This is short and outside off, Chandimal slaps it through covers for a boundary. 

A good bumper, on off, Chandimal though spots it early and lets it go. 

Good length and on off, blocked. 

Two more to end! Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for a couple. 

Tossed up on leg, this is flicked towards square leg for one.

Full toss on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off for one.

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it to square leg. he moves halfway but sends Dinesh Chandimal as there was a chance of run out.

On middle, blocked out.

Fuller and on off, this is defended towards covers.

Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella cuts it towards point. That will be tea break for the last day!

On a length and on stumps, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out.

Similar to the last delivery, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards Khaled Ahmed.

Sticks to his length and pace, Dinesh Chandimal defends it solidly.

This is full and on leg, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it to mid on.

Fuller and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal defends it towards covers.

A maiden over. Shorter one this time, Dinesh Chandimal ducks under it.

Fuller and on middle, giving it a turn, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it towards square leg.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it towards square leg. He wanted a single but Niroshan Dickwella sent him back.

Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to point and rotates the strike.

Goes fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella defends it towards silly point.

Goes full, on off, Niroshan Dickwella uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket. A couple of runs taken.

Fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella tries to sweep but gets a top edge. The ball was in the air for quite some time but falls in no man's land. A couple of runs taken.

On off, this is punched towards covers. A couple of runs taken.

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it through covers for a boundary. 

On middle, this is blocked out.

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella tries to sweep it but hits his pads. A loud shout from Taijul Islam but the umpire shows no interest.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out towards Taijul Islam.

tosses it on middle, this is punched towards mid off.

Goes full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal punches it towards covers and gets a single.

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards square leg and rotates the strike.

Loopy one on middle, this is eased towards mid-wicket.

Goes fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out.

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella cuts it to point. A couple of runs taken.

On middle, this is blocked out.

Flatter one on middle, Niroshan Dickwella defends it solidly.

Sticks to his length, this is defended out.

Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella uses his feet and defends it solidly.

On middle, blocked out.

Fuller and on off, this is driven towards covers for one.

Tossed up on leg, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella gets on his knees and flicks it to fine leg. A couple of runs taken.

Tosses it up on middle, this is eased towards silly point.

Goes fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards deep square leg. Good fielding from the fielder saving a couple for his team. 

Fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it to square leg for a single.

Loopy one on middle, this is defended towards the bowler.

Good length and on middle, this is blocked out.

On the pads. Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella tries to sweep it but misses. The ball hits his pads and a loud appeal from Taijul Islam. The finger stays down.

On middle, blocked out.

Fuller and on off, this is defended.

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella tries to cut it but hits his pads as it goes towards the fine leg. A loud shout from Taijul Islam as he thought there was bat involved and a chance for catch. Couple leg byes taken.

Goes fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards square leg for one.

On middle, this is blocked out.

Tosses it up on middle, this is defended towards the bowler.

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

On off, blocked out.

This is good batting from Dinesh Chandimal. Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards the mid off region.

On middle, blocked.

On middle, this is pushed towards mid on.

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and defends it.

Fuller and on middle, quicker one this time, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend it but just gets his bat and hits his pads. A loud appeal from Taijul Islam but the finger stays down.

On middle, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on leg, this is blocked towards short leg.

Tosses it on off, Niroshan Dickwella eases it towards mid on.

Fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella hits it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single as there was a fumble from the fielder.

FOUR! Shorter on off, Dinesh Chandimal gets on his knees and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a boundary.

On middle, this is blocked out.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal stays in his crease and flicks it towards square leg for one.

Dropped! Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella tries to defend it but gets an inside edge. It just fell short of the short leg fielder. Niroshan Dickwella gets lucky.

Tossed up on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to mid off.

Tossed up on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off.

Keeps bowling fuller and on middle, this is defended out.

Similar to the last delivery, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to covers.

Goes fuller again, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards Taijul Islam. A maiden over by Islam. He has been on the money in this session. 

On middle, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended.

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

On off, this is driven towards covers.

Flatter and on off, this is eased towards mid on for one.

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back toward the bowler.

Good delivery on middle spinning it in, Niroshan Dickwella uses his feet and defends it.

On off, defended out.

Tossed up on off, this is blocked out.

Similar to the last delivery, this is eased towards silly point.

Sticks to his length, this is blocked out.

Loopy one on middle, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards the bowler.

Tossed up on middle, this is defended out towards silly point.

On middle, Niroshan Dickwella tries to defend it but gets an inside edge. He wanted a single but the non-striker sent him back.

On middle, blocked out.

Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella moves to his back foot and punches it towards covers for one.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out solidly.

Tosses it up on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

Starts with a fuller one, this is defended out.

On a length and on middle, this is blocked out towards silly point.

A good delivery on off, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend but gets an outside edge as it just fell short of the slip.

On middle, this is defended out.

On a length and on middle, this si pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.

Darts it on middle, this is blocked.

OUT! CAUGHT! Given it away, A short ball, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva goes on the back foot and pulls it towards Mushfiqur Rahim who does no mistake at mid-wicket. Brilliant bowling from Shakib Al Hasan. Just when Sri Lanka was looking comfortable with their batting they lose another wicket. 

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it over backwards square leg for a boundary. There was a chance for a catch for Taijul Islam who just got his finger tips on the ball. Niroshan Dickwella gets a lucky breakthrough. 

On middle, defended.

Fuller and outside leg, this is left alone.

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards square leg for a boundary.

Goes full and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

On middle, this is blocked out solidly.

Goes flatter and on middle with a slight turn, Dinesh Chandimal tries to block it bit gets a thick outside edge. Nothing to worry for Dinesh Chandimal. Good bowling from Taijul Islam.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

A fuller one again, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards Taijul Islam.

Flatter one on off, Dinesh Chandimal goes on his backfoot and punches it towards short cover.

Flighted, outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and punches it to cover but unable to get it through the gap.

A single now as this is pushed to point.

Around off, Chandimal blocks it out watchfully.

Outside off, left alone by Chandimal.

Full, on off. Chandimal blocks it out.

This one is outside off, and Dinesh Chandimal has no shot to offer.

Full, outside off. Chandimal prods to block it out.

Full, on off. Chandimal blocks it to cover.

Angled in full and on middle. Dinesh Chandimal defends it out watchfully.

On off, blocked back to the bowler.

Around off, Chandimal shows full face and taps it back to the bowler.

Floated and full, on fifth stump. Dinesh Chandimal defends it to cover. Taijul Islam records his fifth maiden of the innings.

On off, blocked out.

Looped up, on off, Chandimal eases it out.

On the stumps, Chandimal defends on his front foot.

Darted on the pads, Dinesh Chandimal clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Tosses it up, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it out comfortably.

Flatter, on the pads, Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and tucks it to square on the leg side. Just a single off the over. 

Full, on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva shows the full face and defends it out.

Angled in on off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays back to block it out.

This time Islam angles it into the pads. Dhananjaya de Silva remains solid in his defense.

Length ball, on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it to cover.

Flatter and on off. Dhananjaya de Silva taps it to point.

A maiden for Islam this time. It is full, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva prods and defends it to cover.

Fuller, outside off. Dinesh Chandimal prods and defends it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played. Tossed up, full and on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva clears his front leg and flicks it aerially through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Around off, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it out.

Looped up, around off. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it back to the bowler n the front foot.

Slower through the air with some loop. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and blocks it to short third man off the outside edge.

A single now as this is flicked through mid-wicket.

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed towards Taijul Islam.

Similar to the last delivery, this is pushed again towards the bowler.

Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to covers and a couple of runs taken.

On middle, blocked.

Dropped! Goes fuller again, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards mid-wicket. A chance there for the fielder but it falls short. Dhananjaya de Silva gets a lucky breakthrough.

FOUR! A shorter one, this is a poor delivery, Dhananjaya de Silva goes on his backfoot and flicks it through mid-wicket. The ball races past the fence for a boundary.

On middle, this is blocked out solidly.

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to mid off.

Sticks to his length, this is played towards mid on.

Goes fuller and on leg, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it towards square leg for one.

On middle, blocked.

Goes full and on off, this is driven towards covers for a single.

OUT! CAUGHT! That is the wicket Bangaladesh were looking for. Fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket. A brilliant catch from Mominul Haque as he dives to his right and takes it in one hand. A huge blow for Sri Lanka as the man, Dimuth Karunaratne walks out. Bangladesh can sniff something now. 

On middle, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended towards mid on.

Goes fuller again, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards covers for one.

Flatter one on middle, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

Goes fuller, this is on off, Dhananjaya de Silva eases it to the mid off region.

Goes fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it to mid-wicket.

Sticks to his length, Dimuth Karunaratne eases it to short leg.

Tosses it up on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.

On middle, defended towards short leg.

Fuller and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to defend it but gets an inside edge and hits his pads. He gets lucky as the ball bounces outside the off stumps.

On middle, blocked.

On a length outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to hit it but misses.

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts it to point for one.

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to cut it but gets an inside edge. The ball races past the slip towards third man for a boundary. Not where he intended to hit but the result goes his way.

On middle, this is defended.

Goes fuller again, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards deep square leg. A couple of runs taken.

Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays in his crease and blocks it out.

Flatter one outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne drives it past covers. The fielder chases the ball and saves a couple for his team.

On off, this is blocked.

Similar to last delivery, Dimuth Karunaratne stays in his crease and defends it solidly.

Goes fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne moves to his back foot and defends it to covers for single.

Fuller and on leg, this is flicked towards square leg for one.

Another full on length, this is on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards fine leg. A good chase from the fielder. Three runs taken.

Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

On middle, Dhananjaya de Silva punches it to mid-wicket.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out towards silly point.

Goes fuller and outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva leaves it alone.

On middle, this is blocked out to silly point.

A maiden over. Fuller and on midddle, Dhananjaya de Silva pushes the ball back towards Taijul Islam. That will be Lunch on Day 5. 

On middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva goes on his back foot and punches it towards covers. A couple of runs taken.

SIX! A fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a maximum. That was effortless from Dhananjaya de Silva.

On middle, this is cut towards third man for one.

Goes fuller and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards square leg.

Fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out to silly point.

Fuller and on leg, this is flicked towards square leg for a single.

Goes fuller again, this time on off, Dhananjaya de Silva eases it towards point for one.

On middle, blocked out.

Fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and hits it hard towards mid-wicket.

Fuller and on leg, a risky attempt from Dimuth Karunaratne who tries to sweep it but misses. A loud appeal from the keeper but there was no bat involved. A slight halt in play as Dimuth Karunaratne looks in some pain.

On middle, this is flicked to square leg.

Fuller and on leg, Dhananjaya de Silva fumbles a bit but defends it in the end.

On middle, this is blocked out.

On off, this is punched towards the covers.

Goes fuller and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva uses his feet and flicks it towards square leg for one.

On middle, this is eased towards square leg.

On a length and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards short fine leg for one.

Angled in, full and on off. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it to silly point on the front foot.

Flatter, on the pads. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and tucks it to the leg side.

Fuller, around off. de Silva defends it to cover on the front foot.

Loopy ball, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it out watchfully.

Islam bowls it at the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it out solidly.

Touch short, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva punches it to cover for a single.

Fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it back to the bowler.

Loopy ball, full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne stays back and defends it.

Quicker and fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne goes back to push it away. 

On off, defended out.

Full and outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne prods to block it to cover.

A maiden over by Shakib Al Hasan. This is on the stumps. Dimuth Karunaratne remains solid in his defense.

Darted on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne comes down the track and tucks it to mid-wicket.

This is full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne dances down the track and tries to flick it away. It goes through the legs of the short leg fielder. The batters though don't take a single.

Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it aerialy to mid-wicket but in no man's land.

Another chance! Taijul Islam continues to ask the right questions. This is darted on the pads. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to fine leg. It goes past the man at leg slip for one.

On off, defended out.

Tossed up, on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it out to safely.

Full, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it back to the bowler.

Short ball, outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne hangs back and cuts it through covers for two runs.

On the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

On off, blocked out.

Touch short, on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it to the leg side for a single.

A dot to end the over! Short ball, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it out watchfully.

Darted on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

Floated and full, angled down leg. Dimuth Karunaratne stays back, tries to flick it away but misses.

On off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out solidly.

A single now as Dimuth Karunaratne eases it to mid on.

Short ball, on off. Angelo Mathews punches it to cover.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Angelo Mathews goes back on a 14-ball duck after an impressive 199 in the first innings. Taijul Islam grabs his third wicket but this time he gets rid of the big fish. It is full and on off. Angelo Mathews tries to break the shackles, but holes out instead. Mathews slaps it back to the bowler. Taijul Islam keeps his eyes on the ball and grabs the ball sharply. This is only the third time Angelo Mathews has been dismissed on a duck in Test cricket. Bangladesh with the advantage now.

Tossed up on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it to square leg for one.

On a length and wide outside off, Angelo Mathews opens up and eases it to point.

On middle, blocked out.

Goes fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Fuller and on middle, Angelo Mathews pushes it back towards the bowler.

Goes fuller again, Angelo Mathews eases it towards mid off.

Tosses up on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and blocks it to short leg.

On middle, this is blocked out.

On off, Dimuth Karunaratne defends it solidly.

Goes fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

On a full length and outside off, Angelo Mathews pushes it back towards Taijul Islam.

Similar to the last delivery, this is defended out.

Goes fuller outside off, this is flicked towards mid on.

Another fuller one on off, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

Similar to the last delivery, this is played towards the mid-wicket region.

On off, this is driven towards covers for one.

Goes fuller around the wicket, on off, this is eased towards silly point.

On a length and on off, Angelo Mathews pushes it towards mid on.

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked towards backward point.

OUT! BOWLED! This is excellent bowling from Taijul Islam. Slower on middle, gets just enough turn on off, Kusal Mendis tries to defend it but misses. The ball hits the off stump, as it turns away enough off the deck to get the first wicket of the day. Kusal Mendis looks back in surprise. Just the man Bangladesh wanted and they now have a chance to pressurize Sri Lanka.

On middle, quite slower, this is defended.

Sticks to his length and pace, this is defended out.

Fuller and outside off, Angelo Mathews tries to defend it buts gets a thick outside edge. Nothing to worry about for Angelo Mathews. This is clever bowling from Taijul Islam.

On middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Fuller an outside off, Kusal Mendis blocks it towards silly point.

Goes on middle this time, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

Darts it on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

Outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to punch it towards covers but misses.

Goes fuler this time, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feets and blocks it out solidly.

On a length and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

Full, on the stumps. Mendis prods and blocks it to cover.

Good running! Floated and full, drifts in from outside off and turns away a hint off the deck. Mendis uses the pace of the ball and guides it past backward point for a brace.

On off, defended out.

Goes full, on off. Mendis stays back to block it out.

Tossed up delivery outside off, Kusal Mendis blocks it towards silly point.

Only a couple off the over then. Brilliant over by Islam. Full and on off, defended out watchfully.

Fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne hits it towards long on for an easy single.

Tossed up, on off. Mendis defends it out watchfully.

Full, wide outside off. Kusal Mendis reaches out and defends it to cover.

On the pads, Mendis tucks it to square leg for one.

Full, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out on the front foot.

Around off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out to safety to see off this over. Just a couple of it. It has been a great start with the ball for Shakib Al Hasan so far in this morning session.

Tossed up, full and outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne comes down the track and eases it back to the bowler.

Dimuth Karunaratne dances down the track yet again to this full delivery. He works it to long on for a single. 100 up for Sri Lanka now.

Tossed up, around off. Kusal Mendis pushes it to mid off for a single.

Darted on the pads. Dimuth Karunaratne stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Goes fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet to smother the spin, as he defends it back to the bowler.

Touch short, outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne punches it through covers for a run.

Full, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne pushes it out to safety.

Fuller, on the pads. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

Shakib Al Hasan asking the right questions here. It is floated and full, outside off. It turns in sharply and takes a fine inside edge. The ball lobs off the pads which takes it away from the keeper. A difficult chance to be honest.

Full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne eases it to the off side.

Around off, blocked out.

A single then to end this probing over by Shakib Al Hasan. Full, on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Floated and full, outside off. Mendis prods and blocks it to cover.

Full, on off. Mendis stays back and drives it to cover. The fielder there dives to his right to make a half-stop. 

A dream delivery! Tosses up, full, around off. It turns away off the deck. Mendis tries to block it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! EDGY! Floated and full, on off. This one grips and turns away. Mendis gets on the front foot to defend it but only manages to get a thich outside edge. Luckily for him it goes between the slip fielder and the wicket-keeper for a boundary at third man.

On off, blocked out solidly.

Loopy ball, around off. Mendis remains solid in his defense.

Tosses up outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne lofts it towards mid off.

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne leaves it alone.

Goes fuller outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes it towards covers for one.

FOUR! Back of the length, Kusal Mendis leans back and gets on his knees, flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

SIX! Poor delivery from Nayeem Hasan. Back of the length and on middle, Kusal Mendis goes down on his knees and smashes it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Goes fuller and outside off, Kusal Mendis plays it towards long on for one.

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to cut it but misses. Gets lucky there.

On middle, this is defended towards mid on for a single.

Goes fuller and outside off, Kusal Mendis leans forward and eases it towards covers.

On off, this is blocked out solidly.

On a length and on middle, Kusal Mendis drives it towards covers for a single.

Goes fuller and wide outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts it to point. Single taken.

Goes fuller and outside off, this is defended.

Goes fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a brace.

On a length and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to defend it but fumbles a bit as it hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down.

On middle, this is blocked out solidly.

Goes fuller, this is defended towards silly point.

Goes fuller again, Dimuth Karunaratne leans back a bit and pushes it towards covers for one.

On middle, this is pushed towards long on for one.

FOUR! Kusal Mendis is on an aggressive mode here. On a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis uses his feet and lofts it ver mid on. The ball goes behind the ropes for a one bounce boundary.

A single now as this is worked down to long off.

Fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne drives it through covers for a brace.

Another single as this is pushed down the ground.

Mendis stays back to this short delivery and punches it to cover but straight to the fielder. 9 runs come off it. Islam has been leaking runs in this morning session.

FOUR! On a length, slightly shorter on leg, Kusal Mendis pulls it through deep square leg for a boundary.

FOUR! One more and this is just as similar to the last one. Goes shorter again, this is pulled again through deep square leg for a boundary. Poor delivery from Khaled Ahmed.

FOUR! Boundaries are raining here. Change of length bowling it outside off, this is driven past covers as the ball races past the fence. Kusal Mendis showing some good batting skills.

Shorter and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis moves to his backfoot and punches it towards covers. A couple of runs taken.

On a length and on middle, this is blocked out.

On a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis nudges it towards mid-wicket.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out. Ohh, no-ball again.

On off, blocked.

Sticks to bowling it on off, this is eased towards silly point.

Goes fuller and on off, this is eased towards covers. A quick single. This is good running between the wickets.

Flatter one outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and defends it towards mid off.

Outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne puts his leg forwards and blocks it out.

On a length and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and defends it.

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to cut it but misses.

On a length and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it towards short mid-wicket. He gets a couple of runs.

On off, this is blocked.

Goes fuller and on off, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

On a length and on off swinging it in, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to defend it but misses. This was close. The ball just aired past the stumps as it goes towards the keeper.

Outside off, this is left alone. Ohh its a no ball as the bowler oversteps. Ahmed needs to reload his final delivery.

On a length and on middle, this is pushed back towards Khaled Ahmed.

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Taijul Islam has his man! He did trouble him in his previous over but he gets him this time. That is a cracking delivery. Tosses it up, fuller one on off and turning it inside. Lasith Embuldeniya leans forward and tries to defend it but he misses it. The ball sneaks past his inside edge and goes on to hit the stumps. What a way to end the day. Sri Lanka are two down as Lasith Embuldeniya walks back in disappointment. That will be Stumps on Day 4!

Islam starts with a loopy one, this is eased towards covers. It is given as a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

Similar to the last delivery, this is defended towards the point region.

FOUR! First one of the day, On a length and outside off, this is driven past covers. The ball goes over the ropes for a boundary.

On off, blocked out.

 FOUR! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid on. The ball races past mid on as the fielder chases it but can only escort it to the boundary line. 

FOUR! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid on. The ball races past mid on as the fielder chases it but can only escort it to the boundary line. 

Shorter ball, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out. 

Back of a length, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it from within his crease. 

Shorter ball, around middle and off. Dimuth Karunaratne pushes it off the back foot towards cover. 

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out.

Angling on the pads, fuller ball. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out. 

Beaten! A peach of a delivery! Shorter ball, spinning away, outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne hangs back and looks to block this but he gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Quicker through the air, full, around off. Lasith Embuldeniya leans and tries to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge past the fielder at silly point. 

Outside off, spinning in, shorter ball. Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it out. 

Another shorter one, turning in, around middle, this one stays low as well. Lasith Embuldeniya does well to block this out. 

NOT OUT! A fuller ball, spinning in, around off. Lasith Embuldeniya prods forward and tries to defend this but he misses. The ball goes on to hit the pads and lobs up towards silly point. A huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Lasith Embuldeniya reviews it immediately. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates the impact was outside. The on-field decision has to overturned! Lasith Embuldeniya survies! 

Shorter ball, outside off, this one keeps low as well. Lasith Embuldeniya looks to block this but he misses.

On middle, fuller ball. Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it out solidly. 

Tosses it up, full, outside off. Lasith Embuldeniya presses forward and defends it out. 

Another tossed up ball, outside off, fuller ball. Lasith Embuldeniya once again lunges forward and defends it out.

Beaten! An absolute beauty by Nayeem Hasan! Tosses it up, full, this one lands around off and spins away. Lasith Embuldeniya leans forward and tries to block this but he gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Drifting in around middle, shorter ball. Lasith Embuldeniya taps it towards square leg for a single. 

Fuller ball, around middle and off. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out.

Back of a length, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out off the back foot. 

Loopy ball, full, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it wide of mid on for a single. 

A fuller ball from over the wicket, slower through the air, on middle. Lasith Embuldeniya defends it out solidly. 

Loopy one on middle, this is defended.

Similar to the last delivery, Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it again.

On middle, defended.

Fuller ball, outside off, loopy one as well. Lasith Embuldeniya prods forward and looks to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge away from the slip fielder. Single taken!

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it out. 

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended towards silly point.

On middle, this is pushed back towards Nayeem Hasan.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

A maiden over! Tossed up on middle and off, Lasith Embuldeniya pushes it back towards Nayeem Hasan.

Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratne steps down the pitch and pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Shorter ball, angling down the leg side. Dimuth Karunaratne prods forward and looks to block this but he misses.

Shorter ball, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out.

Another short ball, around middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

OUT! RUN OUT! Bangladesh have their first breakthrough! A mix-up in the middle and Oshada Fernando walks back to the hut. A shorter ball, turning in on middle. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it towards mid-wicket and leaves his crease. Oshada Fernando runs across as well, but he is sent back when he is halfway down the pitch. Taijul Islam collects the ball and scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end. Oshada Fernando puts in a dive but he fails to make his ground. OUT says the third umpire! 

Another shorter ball, around middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Shorter ball, down the leg side. Dimuth Karunaratne looks to flick this but he misses. 

Tosses it up, on middle, full in length. Dimuth Karunaratne presses forward and blocks it out. 

Shortish ball, outside off, spinning away. Dimuth Karunaratne hangs back and cuts it towards point for a single. 

Serves a fuller ball from 'round the wicket, turning in, on middle. Oshada Fernando knocks it down the long on for a single.  

Outside off, spinning away, fuller ball. Dimuth Karunaratne presses forward and defends it out watchfully. 

Shorter ball, angling down the leg side. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it towards short fine leg.

Tossed up on middle, this is eased towards silly point.

Similar to last delivery, this is defended.

On middle, blocked.

Goes fuller and on middle, This is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

Good length and on middle, this is defended.

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Oshada Fernando sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary. 

On a length and on middle, this is punched towards deep mid-wicket. Three runs taken.

On off, this is pushed towards square leg for one.

On middle, blocked.

On middle, Dimuth Karunaratne goes on his backfoot and punches it towards mid off.

Sticks to his length, this is blocked towards mid off.

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

On a length outside off, spinning it away, this is left alone.

On middle, blocked.

On a length and on off, this is eased towards silly point.

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary.

On a length and on middle, Oshada Fernando slap sweeps it towards short fine leg. A good chase by the fielder. A couple of runs taken.

Fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando leans forward and defends it.

FOUR! A poor delivery, short and wide, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts it towards point for a boundary.

On middle, blocked.

Fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and defends it solidly.

 Fuller and on middle. Dimuth Karunaratne skips down the pitch and hits it straight back to the bowler. Nayeem takes a good low catch and celebrates. Dimuth Karunaratne though stays on the pitch. The decision goes towards the third umpire and the soft signal is out. The replays show that the ball just falls short of Nayeem Hasan. It brushes the ground before going into Nayeem Hasan's hands. NOT OUT says the third umpire!

On middle, blocked.

A loud shout by Nayeem Hasan again but the finger stays down. Fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to defend it but misses as it hits the pads. That probably seems to be sliding down leg. 

Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan 

on a length and on middle, this is blocked out.

outside off, this is defended towards short leg.

On off, blocked.

Sticks to bowling it on middle, Oshada Fernando defends its solidly.

On middle, this is eased towards mid off.

Outside off, this is left alone.

Fuller and on off, this is driven past covers. A couple of runs taken.

Loopy one on leg, Oshada Fernando tries to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads. A loud appeal from Nayeem Hasan but the umpire shows no interest. 

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed towards mid on for one.

On off, defended.

Goes fuller and on off, this is driven towards long on. A couple of runs taken.

Tosses up on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

Fuller and outside off, this is left alone.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

On middle, this is flicked towards square leg.

Sticks to his length, this is blocked out. A maiden over by Shakib Al Hasan.

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando uses his feet and lofts it over mid on. The ball goes behind the ropes for a one bounce boundary.

On middle, defended.

Fuller one on leg, Oshada Fernando fumbles a bit but lets it go in the end.

Loopy one on middle, this is defended.

Loopy one outside off, spinning in, Oshada Fernando tries to drive it but gets an inside edge back onto his pads. Oshada Fernando gets lucky there.

On middle, this is defended.

Goes fuller outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out.

FOUR! A fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne opens the face of his bat and drives it through point for a boundary. Sri Lanka are underway!

On middle, blocked.

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne leaves it alone.

Goes full and outside off, this is defended towards mid off.

Sticks to his length, this is driven past mid off. Good chase by the fielder. A couple of runs taken.

Tossed up delivery on middle, this is blocked out.

Goes fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando eases it towards point.

On a length and on middle, Oshada Fernando defends it towards silly mid off.

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Goes fuller again, Oshada Fernando defends it solidly.

Sticks to his length and on middle, Oshada Fernando blocks it out. A good maiden over by Nayeem Hasan.